Skip to content
  • Privacy Policy
anon gray

life on purpose

  • Home
  • Book
  • Zine
  • Short Story
  • About
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Book
  • Zine
  • Short Story
  • About
  • Contact
  • Knight at sunset
    Mental Health,  The Kitchen Sink

    The Wayward Journey Of An Aspiring Martyr

    I was once an aspiring martyr. I’d pride myself on how often, or how deeply, I’d suffer when doing too much for someone else. I would brag about how I’d show up for people, even when my own life was falling apart around me. In a distorted messed-up way, I thought this was evidence that I was an outstanding friend, worthy of love and appreciation. 

    Read More
    1 Comment

    Related Posts

    Homeless man sleeps in a doorway with cardboard for a blanket.

    Sometimes, It’s All I Can Do Not To Fall Apart

    May 4, 2023
    person sitting on a beach with text overlay

    On The Pursuit of Happiness and Chasing Moving Targets

    October 6, 2022
    We all have bad days

    Even Bad Day’s Have Their Benefits.

    July 23, 2020
  • Be Kind
    On Being,  The Kitchen Sink

    Being Nice Isn’t The Same As Being Kind

    Don’t hear me wrong. I’m not saying I’ve taken up the task of becoming a rude insensitive jerk, just because I can. I’m not trying to swing so far to the other side of the spectrum that I fulfill some sort of reverse prophecy. What I am interested in though, is not letting the opinions of others sway my thoughts and actions (and in-actions) so often.

    Read More
    No Comments

    Related Posts

    Slowing Down - A sea turtle floats in the ocean.

    On Slowing Down & Starting A Revolution

    January 12, 2023

    If We’re Not Living Life On Purpose, What Are We Doing?

    March 30, 2023
    Success looks different to each of us, and that's a wonderful thing to celebrate.

    Success Wasn’t What I Thought It Was…

    May 18, 2023
  • Snowy mountains
    Mental Health,  The Kitchen Sink

    The Only New Years Resolution You Need

    Planning your New Years Resolution? After a year of plannis interruptis, it may feel like it's time to take back control! But is it?

    Read More

    Related Posts

    On Finding Home & Reading Marie Kondo

    June 8, 2023
    Lotus flower on water

    Searching For Silence

    November 22, 2020
    Fear and Worry Glasses

    When fear and worry take hold, take off your glasses.

    March 12, 2020
 Older Posts
Newer Posts 

Now Available

The Space Between
An unconventional love story that begs us to choose compassion in the face of adversity. At it's heart, it is a story about hope.

Start Reading

Anon Gray | Print

Anon Gray | Print is a zine that features women from around the world sharing their stories about living a life on purpose. A portion of all proceeds will go to the People's Pottery Project.

Get Your Copy Here

Available while supplies last.


Meet The Author

Kate Smithson

I’m a dog lover, chocolate addict, warm bread sniffer, slow tea sipper, blank notebook hoarder, nomadic homebody. I seek out opportunities to live my life on purpose.


Subscribe

newsletters, publication updates, and submission opportunities

You can unsubscribe at any time. We will not spam you. We're vegetarian.

copyright © 2026 Anon Gray
Savona Theme by Optima Themes